CVE-2018-20569

user/index.php in Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) through 2018-04-28 allows SQL injection for authentication bypass

published December 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unnoticed SQL injection can slip right past your defenses! The user/index.php of the Ivan Cordoba CMS is vulnerable, allowing attackers to bypass authentication like it’s part of the guest list. 🔍 Think of it as a party where the bouncer checks the guest list but forgets to scrutinize the name on the invite. If someone can manipulate their way in, they could access areas meant for VIPs only! If exploited, this SQL injection could allow an attacker to log in as any user without a password, giving them unauthorized access to sensitive information and functionalities within the CMS. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromises.

Put simply

Think of it as a party where the bouncer checks the guest list but forgets to scrutinize the name on the invite. If someone can manipulate their way in, they could access areas meant for VIPs only! This vulnerability exists in the user/index.php file of the Ivan Cordoba CMS, where an SQL injection flaw permits bypassing authentication checks, enabling attackers to directly manipulate the database during login attempts.

What to do

If exploited, this SQL injection could allow an attacker to log in as any user without a password, giving them unauthorized access to sensitive information and functionalities within the CMS. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromises. To secure your system, ensure that you update the Ivan Cordoba CMS to the latest version that patch this SQL injection issue. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements in your database queries to further protect against similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be fortifying your CMS in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01635 · 76.2th percentile
Published
2018-12-28T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 DEC 15:00Z
    user/index.php in Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) through 2018-04-28 allows SQL injection for authentication bypass
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